Civil War Unit

The year Calli started kindergarten we were already looking forward to her having Mark Powell in the 5th grade. My mom worked with Mark Powell for years and years at Dixie Downs Elementary, so when he transferred to Red Mountain my mom constantly said "you've got to get Mark, he does an amazing unit on the Civil War." Well, the moment we waited for finally came...Calli got Mr. Powell and got to be a part of the Civil War.

From Spring break on Mr. Powell's class does their Civil War unit. Calli tried out to be a General and got the part. She was General Ulysses S. Grant over the Yankee Troops. Everyday, they would dress out and spend the day marching, doing drills, learning about the Civil War and the soldiers way of life. It was so fun to pop in her classroom and hear her calling out orders to her troops, boy, did she get into it. General Ulysses S. Grant

For their year-end event they made a video of the Civil War called "The Ballard of two brothers" about two brothers that fought on opposites sides. The story was narrated through the point of view of the brothers two dogs Gunner and Little Missy. Again, Calli tried out for the part of Little Missy's voice and got it. This unit was the highlight of Calli's 5th grade year, something she will always remember and take with her. Thank you Mr. Powell for such a great year!